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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,758.80, 917,638.20 and 257,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,758.80, 917,638.20 and 257,464.80 is: 386,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,758.80 : 917,638.20 = 257,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,758.80/917,638.20 = 257,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,758.80x = 917,638.20 × 257,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,758.80x = 236,259,535,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,259,535,635.36/611,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,197.20

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